Unlock a season of vineyard sips and taproom pints with the Yadkin Valley Winter Wine and Beer Passport! Pack your bags for 15 curated destinations across Surry County, historic inn stays, and scenic Blue Ridge mountain drives. Loosen your belt for wood-fired pizzas, small-batch brews, and estate cabernets today!
Key Takeaways
- The Ultimate Turnkey Holiday Gift: Replaces standard holiday presents with a lightweight golden-ticket booklet offering an estimated $350 in total retail value for road-trippers and beverage enthusiasts.
- 15 Curated Tasting Stops: Grants one or two tastings across 11 wineries and four craft breweries throughout Dobson,Elkin, Mount Airy, and Traphill from late November through late March.
- Diverse Wine Country Lineup: Spans organic solar-powered sips at Carolina Heritage Vineyard, wood-fired pizza pairings at Elkin Creek, historic Red Barn tastings at Grassy Creek, and grand estate views at Shelton Vineyards.
- Craft Beer & Pub Flavors: Features casual taproom visits and seasonal small batches at Angry Troll Brewing (Elkin and Mount Airy), Thirsty Souls Community Brewing, and White Elephant Beer Company.
- Winter Lodging & Merchant Perks: Passport holders secure 10% or greater discounts on accommodations—from vineyard cabins and boutique hotels to historic B&Bs—along with extra savings at local restaurants and shops.
Surry County, NC
November, 2026
Forget another pair of standard socks, a generic candle, or a standard gift card destined for the back of a wallet. If you truly want to give a gift that creates lasting memories, hand over a Yadkin Valley Winter Wine and Beer Passport. Running from late November through late March, this delightful golden ticket unlocks a full season of road-trip adventures across North Carolina’s premier wine and craft beer region, making it the ultimate surprise for friends, family members, or your favorite travel partner.
The biggest draw is the sheer variety packed into one lightweight booklet. Passport holders receive one or two tastings at each of fifteen distinct participating destinations tucked into the scenic countryside and historic downtowns of Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy, and Traphill. Wine lovers can swirl and sip their way through eleven incredible wineries, starting with handcrafted small-batch pours at Adagio Vineyards, organic solar-powered sips at Carolina Heritage Vineyard, and picturesque mountain views over Cabernet Sauvignon at Christian Paul Vineyards. You can spend a crisp Sunday sipping estate vintages alongside fresh brick-oven pizzas at Elkin Creek Vineyard, sample vintages inside a historic Red Barn at Grassy Creek Vineyard and Winery, or head outside Dobson to Haze Gray Vineyards, an 85-acre former farm honoring U.S. naval history. The vineyard hopping continues along the riverbanks at Roaring River Vineyards, on the grass terrace for sunset views at Serre Vineyards, across the grand estate at Shelton Vineyards (NC’s largest family-owned winery), among the designer vines at Stony Knoll Vineyards, and through curated, story-driven pourings at The Somm Closet wine bar.
If hop-forward libations are more your tempo, the passport doubles down with five-star stops across four brewery experiences. You can slide into Angry Troll Brewing at their lively Main Street spot in Elkin or their second taproom in Mount Airy for local craft pints, catch seasonal small-batch brews and artisan pizzas behind the open garage doors at Thirsty Souls Community Brewing, or duck into the family-owned White Elephant Beer Company tucked right into Mount Airy’s Market Street Arts & Entertainment District.
Beyond the drinks, this passport serves as a turnkey invitation for a cozy winter weekend getaway. It comes packed with exclusive ten percent or higher lodging discounts at charming accommodations throughout Surry County, including rustic retreats like Klondike Cabins at Grassy Creek and Elkin Creek Cabins, historic stays like The Rockford Inn and Six28 House Bed & Breakfast, sleek lodgings at the Three Trails Boutique Hotel, or cozy retreats at Byrd’s Branch Campground, Mayberry Motor Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites Elkin, and the Hampton Inns in Dobson and Jonesville. Passport holders also unlock extra savings at local merchants and neighborhood restaurants. explore small-town shops and warm up in cozy dining rooms.
With an estimated retail value of three hundred and fifty dollars, the passport is a remarkably generous gift that remains budget-friendly.
For info about the Winter Wine & Beer Passport, go to www.YadkinValleyNC.com or call 336-526-1111.
